What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista, Sky Coffee Stand position at Sky Nursery?
Challenge Yourself
Sky Nursery is always looking for enthusiastic team-players who thrive in a fast-paced and often physically demanding environment. If you love the challenge of picking up new skills quickly, managing several priorities at once, and, most importantly, providing excellent service to our customers through it all, you’ll fit right in here.
See the Sky Team at Work on our Instagram.
Learn & Grow
Previous garden or customer service experience is appreciated but not required. We’re looking for friendliness, flexibility, and willingness to learn. You’ll learn something new here nearly every day — people who have worked here for decades still do! We value diligent employees who can complete tasks independently and also as a team.
See the Sky Team at Work on our Instagram.
Connect To Nature
Whether you're working in hardgoods, indoor gardening or even as a cashier, talking all things plants, nature, and environment is just a regular part of the job. This is an opportunity to work directly with the materials that make incredibly rewarding, thriving gardens a reality. A greater appreciation for the natural world is guaranteed.
See the Sky Team at Work on our Instagram.
If you've ever wanted to get your foot in the door of the gardening & landscape industry, or supplement your horticultural training with first-hand experience, then Sky may be just the place for you!
Barista, Sky Coffee Stand
Sky Nursery baristas are a big part of why so many customers call Sky ‘their happy place.’ This position is a perfect fit for friendly, outgoing, and reliable people with a keen eye for accuracy and details. Join a growing, committed team of baristas who make customers’ days brighter every day in a beautiful greenhouse setting. We’re looking for team members open to learning Sky Nursery's method to make exceptional beverages.
Full-time and part-time positions available.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and engage with customers to take orders, answer questions and offer excellent customer service in a warm and professional manner.
- Take orders accurately from customers, relaying them to other staff as needed.
- Reliably prepare a variety of drinks with accuracy and care.
- Operate cash registers correctly and efficiently; handling cash and credit transactions.
- Maintain cleanliness of the coffee stand area, including equipment, utensils, and seating areas following WA State food handling and safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with team members, and other departments as needed, to create a positive work environment and delightful customer experiences.
Qualifications:
- Able to work well both with co-workers and independently in a positive, professional manner to create exceptional customer experiences.
- Able to stand, bend, and complete repetitive tasks during shifts; lift or move up to 30 pounds with or without assistance
- Able to follow instructions; learn and apply Sky's approach and methods.
- Strong time management skills; able to flexibly handle multiple tasks efficiently during peak hours and adapt to change
- Previous barista experience is not required. Comprehensive training on all equipment and processes will be provided
- Weekend availability will make an applicant more competitive
- Eligible for required food handler’s permit
Hourly Wage Range: $19-21 Tips
Benefits Summary: Sky Nursery offers medical (including vision) and dental insurance for those working 30 hours or more after a 2-month period, and vacation pay and 401(k) matching retirement plan after 1 year of employment. And of course, all employees receive sick time, in-house continuing education, a generous Employee Assistance Program and discounts on plants and merchandise.
Sky Nursery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $19 - $21